Man robbed, stabbed at Washington Heights apartments in Worcester

An 18-year-old man was robbed and stabbed at the Washington Heights apartment complex off Mill Street this afternoon, police said.

Police said in a news release tonight that they got a report of an armed robbery and stabbing near 195 Mill St. at 4:33 p.m. The victim, who had a serious cut to head and face, said he was at Washington Heights to meet with a friend.

The victim told police he was approched by two males, one holding a knife and the other a sawed-off shotgun. The suspects were described as black, 18 to 20 years old, both about 6 feet tall with medium builds, wearing dark sweatshirts.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and was in serious condition with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident may send an anonymous text message to polcie at 274637 beginning with TIPWPD, or submit an anonymous message online via www.worcesterma.gov/police, or call Worcester police detectives at (508) 799-8651.

Several residents watching the investigation unfold said the only thing they heard was that there was a robbery.